Dear Social Computers,
Hello. This is just a quick note to let you know that I have left teacher comments and your grade for Lesson 3 on your e-portfolios.
Also, I really enjoyed reading your answers to Barabasi. While I did not comment on your Barabasi answers, for grading purposes I have updated my records to show that you had done this activity (or not). If you do have a few minutes to spare, I can recommend reading through some of the excellent answers your classmates have done.
All the best & see you next Monday.
Owen.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
SCICU Information: Catch up for absence Class 11, 5/25 M
Dear SCICU students,
There were a number of first time absences from class today. In order to catch up, you should do your best to:
Lesson 4 Delicious - A Personal and Social Study Tool
1. Do THINK
2. Read EXPLORE (12) & (13).
3. Do EXPLORE (14) & (15).
Barabasi Questions
4. Publish your final answers to your e-portfolio.
Thank you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me soon.
Owen.
There were a number of first time absences from class today. In order to catch up, you should do your best to:
Lesson 4 Delicious - A Personal and Social Study Tool
1. Do THINK
2. Read EXPLORE (12) & (13).
3. Do EXPLORE (14) & (15).
Barabasi Questions
4. Publish your final answers to your e-portfolio.
Thank you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me soon.
Owen.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Social Computing: Class arrangements C-Week
Dear Social Computing Student,
This brief message is to remind you that that there will not be classes for Social Computing this week as I will be in hospital from Mon (noon) - Sun. Information relating to last Wednesday's class (Class 8) and the next two classes (Classes 9 &10) is posted on the course homepage.
I will look forward to seeing you in a week's time.
Take care,
Owen.
This brief message is to remind you that that there will not be classes for Social Computing this week as I will be in hospital from Mon (noon) - Sun. Information relating to last Wednesday's class (Class 8) and the next two classes (Classes 9 &10) is posted on the course homepage.
I will look forward to seeing you in a week's time.
Take care,
Owen.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
SCICU Information: Homework Class 8 (5/13)
Lesson 3: Blog as e-Portfolio
Due 5/18 M 8.00 a.m.
1. Complete step Do. Try to do as much as you are able to in the time you have. Developing an e-Portfolio is an ongoing process and in Social Computing there is only time to take the first steps to understanding, developing, and using a personal e-Portfolio.
2. Complete writing steps: Think, Explore, & Explain.
3. Post your written answer to your e-portfolio.
4. Add 1) A title: Lesson 3: Blog as e-Portfolio, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Explain. You might like to seeKeita's post for Lesson 2, which represents a kind of quality that all learners (including me) can aim to achieve too.
5. Update Record of Work for Lesson 3. Please add Y for Yes, N for No (including incomplete) for each item in red text in the table.
Due 5/18 M 8.00 a.m.
1. Complete step Do. Try to do as much as you are able to in the time you have. Developing an e-Portfolio is an ongoing process and in Social Computing there is only time to take the first steps to understanding, developing, and using a personal e-Portfolio.
2. Complete writing steps: Think, Explore, & Explain.
3. Post your written answer to your e-portfolio.
4. Add 1) A title: Lesson 3: Blog as e-Portfolio, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Explain. You might like to seeKeita's post for Lesson 2, which represents a kind of quality that all learners (including me) can aim to achieve too.
5. Update Record of Work for Lesson 3. Please add Y for Yes, N for No (including incomplete) for each item in red text in the table.
SCICU Information: Homework Classes 9 (5/18 M) & 10 (5/20 W)
In Owen's absence next week (5/18 M-5/22 F) there will not be classes for Social Computing. However, this course work, which can be done independently, can help you develop a new perspective on your own place and role in our increasingly connected society.
Monday 5/18. Due Wednesday 5/20.
Barabasi: 'Quick' read pages 1-8. Underline or highlight a) important phrases b) unfamiliar vocabulary. Do not stop reading to check vocab. Three (3) minutes per. page. Read until end. Now, check important words only.
Barabasi: 'Quick' read pages 1-8. Underline or highlight a) important phrases b) unfamiliar vocabulary. Do not stop reading to check vocab. Three (3) minutes per. page. Read until end. Now, check important words only.
Wednesday 5/20. Due Monday 5/25.
Barabasi: 'Slow' read & respond to these questions on your e-portfolio. Please write in full sentences, e.g. 1. "The main elements or factors critical to Paul' successfully spreading the Christian message...." Check and revise your answers. Publish your final draft answers to your e-portfolio.
1. What elements or factors were critical to Paul's success in spreading the Christian message?
2. Barabasi asks the question, "Could it happen again?" (p.4), what is your answer?
3. What new kinds of maps have been made of our interconnectivity (p.5)? What kinds of interconnectivity would you like to see mapped?
4. What is the 'real surprise' (p.5) that such maps have revealed? Personally, does this surprise you?
5. How does the author define the nature of most scientific research in the 20th Century? What is the problem associated with such an approach (p.6-7)?
6. What does Barabasi predict will be the new focus of scientific research in the coming era (p.7)? What is your view?
2. Barabasi asks the question, "Could it happen again?" (p.4), what is your answer?
3. What new kinds of maps have been made of our interconnectivity (p.5)? What kinds of interconnectivity would you like to see mapped?
4. What is the 'real surprise' (p.5) that such maps have revealed? Personally, does this surprise you?
5. How does the author define the nature of most scientific research in the 20th Century? What is the problem associated with such an approach (p.6-7)?
6. What does Barabasi predict will be the new focus of scientific research in the coming era (p.7)? What is your view?
Monday, April 27, 2009
SCICU Information: Homework Lesson 4 (4/27)
Due 4/29 W 8.00 a.m.
Lesson 2: Browser as PLE
1. Complete writing steps: Think, Explore, & Explain.
2. Post your written answer to your e-portfolio.
3. Add 1) A title: Lesson 2: Browser as PLE, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Explain. Please see this student sample answer for Lesson 1.
1. Complete writing steps: Think, Explore, & Explain.
2. Post your written answer to your e-portfolio.
3. Add 1) A title: Lesson 2: Browser as PLE, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Explain. Please see this student sample answer for Lesson 1.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
SCICU Information: Homework Lesson 1 (4/13)
Due 4/15 W
1. Install Portable Firefox (FF) for Windows on your USB drive.
Go to Homepage ->Course Links ->Video: How to install Firefox on your USB drive.
Follow the instructions & install FF on your USB drive.
1. Install Portable Firefox (FF) for Windows on your USB drive.
Go to Homepage ->Course Links ->Video: How to install Firefox on your USB drive.
Follow the instructions & install FF on your USB drive.
Bring USB to every class from now on.
Due 4/17 F 13.50
1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Social Networks
Complete steps: Think, Explore, & Do.
Post your written answer to your e-portfolio. (You will set up your portfolio in class 4/15 W).
Add 1) A title: Lesson 1: Introduction to Social Networks, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Do. Please see this student sample answer for Lesson 1.
Update Record of Work. Please add Y for Yes, N for No (including incomplete) for each item in red text in the table.
Complete steps: Think, Explore, & Do.
Post your written answer to your e-portfolio. (You will set up your portfolio in class 4/15 W).
Add 1) A title: Lesson 1: Introduction to Social Networks, & 2) Section sub-headings in your answer for Think, Explore, & Do. Please see this student sample answer for Lesson 1.
Update Record of Work. Please add Y for Yes, N for No (including incomplete) for each item in red text in the table.
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